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Torrey Pines Fire Station 52 features an all-electric fire apparatus, the first of its kind in its area.
Maximizing tight land and prioritizing firefighter health support the City of San Diego’s Climate Action Plan. Here’s how the station design came together—and how it meets resiliency...
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The expo floor was packed at the 2025 ISSA Show North America.
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People enter the expo floor at the 2025 ISSA Show North America.
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Masonry’s durability during severe weather events makes it a logical choice for facilities like airports.
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Sept. 17, 2025

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Aug. 1, 2025

Building Systems/O&M

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Is your facility hardened against electrical surge events? Many aren’t—and that’s due in part to misconceptions about voltage surges and protective devices. Here’s what you need...
Nov. 10, 2025
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Employees expect more out of the workplace, including amenities that improve their experience. Is a smart fridge the amenity you’ve been looking for?
Nov. 7, 2025
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How much do you know about seasonal winter maintenance? Take our free quiz and find out!
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Is your building undermining the tenant experience? Ask these five questions to find the answer.
Nov. 3, 2025

Smart Buildings

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Discover how FM and IT teams can transform their often uneasy alliance into a powerful partnership.
Nov. 11, 2025
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Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes in commercial real estate technology adoption, from poor metrics selection to fragmented solutions and low user adoption rates.
Nov. 1, 2025
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Discover how smart recirculation systems help prevent Legionnaires' disease by maintaining proper water flow and temperature, while offering real-time monitoring and alerts that...
Oct. 21, 2025
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Discover how microturbines serve as compact, efficient energy solutions for smart buildings, offering benefits such as backup power during outages, lower operational costs, and...
Oct. 7, 2025

Resiliency & Sustainability

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Commercial leases that emphasize sustainability aren’t new—but the demand for them is growing. Here’s what you need to know about leveraging green leases for sustainable success...
Oct. 29, 2025
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Explore strategies for designing out waste in building materials and operations.
Oct. 22, 2025
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Building sector decarbonization is lagging, but AI-driven solutions like digital retrofits and smart meters offer significant potential to reduce emissions and optimize energy...
Oct. 21, 2025
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Structural upgrades implemented as part of the seismic retrofit for unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings help improve earthquake performance.
Close the gap between risk and readiness with these five tips for making existing buildings more resilient to earthquakes.
Oct. 20, 2025

Safety & Security

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Multifamily properties need a thoughtful access control strategy. New access control technologies can help make operations more efficient while keeping renters safe.
Today’s renters expect a modern living experience—and smart access systems can help provide that while saving you money on operational costs and keeping renters safe.
Oct. 13, 2025
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Learn how integrated systems, clear communication, and leadership support enhance emergency readiness in modern facilities.
Oct. 6, 2025
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The nature of parking is changing—it’s becoming an amenity, not just a space for people to leave a vehicle. Understanding these five key changes can help increase revenue and ...
Sept. 29, 2025
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Exterior building maintenance tasks can pose a serious safety risk for whoever is performing them—but a well-maintained suspended access fall protection system can help keep workers...
Sept. 10, 2025

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These tough, durable carts are ideal for schools, hospitals, and more.
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Nov. 17, 2025
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Industry News

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JLL’s 2025 Global State of Facilities Management Report reveals how cost pressures, AI innovation, and workforce shifts are reshaping FM into a strategic, human-centered discipline...
Nov. 12, 2025
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Accessory dwelling units are helping boost housing stock in urban areas and bringing in new revenue for owners. Here’s what you need to know about multi-unit ADU developments....
Nov. 5, 2025
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New York City buildings over 25,000 square feet are required to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with progressively lower emissions goals in the interim. Here’s how ...
Oct. 30, 2025
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The U.S. is in the middle of its longest shutdown of the federal government. If it continues to drag on, CRE professionals may notice these impacts.
Oct. 28, 2025